Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat ?
- 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
- 2. Gangotri National Park
- 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
- 4. Manas National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1 and 4 only
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UPSC IAS – 2020
Statement 3 is incorrect. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and is primarily a habitat for animals like tigers, leopards, and swamp deer, not high-altitude musk deer.
Statement 4 is incorrect. Manas National Park is located in Assam, at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. While it has rich biodiversity, its core area is not the typical high-altitude habitat preferred by musk deer.